The keto diet: I will never go back

August 29 2018 by , medical review by in Intermittent fasting, Keto, Success stories

When Jennifer was at 279 lbs (127 kg) she felt that enough was enough. A friend told her about the keto diet and she decided to give it a shot. This is what happened:

Good-day,

In July last year, I was 279 lbs (127 kg) and I am 5’8″ (173 cm). I turned 47 right after I started keto and intermittent fasting. I am now 175 lbs (79 kg).

I have four children ranging in ages 25, 24, 16, and 14. I went to nursing school in the US but only worked for a year after. I put on weight being a military housewife and lonely. I ate a lot of fast food too. I was a track athlete through high school and played volleyball and at that time only worried about my weight a little bit since I was 175 lbs.

A friend mentioned the keto diet, so I scoured the internet looking for information
As I aged I had given up trying to lose weight as a grown woman. I had my knee swell after I did a volunteer shift passing out water for an Ironman competition. I went to my doctor and was told I have a small amount of damaged cartilage and a bone spur. The doctor. said that I may sometime in the future need a knee replacement but not yet. I was shocked and fearful. I also had horrible heartburn that woke me up choking in the middle of the night. A friend mentioned the keto diet, so I scoured the internet looking for information.

I watched hundreds of personal blogs, read the Diet Doctor website, listened to podcasts, keto down under, and Dr. Fung‘s lectures and books. I implemented everything and was very strict with myself to follow recommendations. Furthermore, I had hunger control and it was an amazing experience. I can now say no to sweets and carbs. I have attached my pictures and hope it will inspire others. I will never go back.

Thank you,
Jennifer

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Thank you for sharing your story, Jennifer! A big congratulations on your success!

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6 comments

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William Harvey
August 29 2018
5.8 is 173cm not 152cm.
Now I'm concerned about the rest of the numbers reported in this article.
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Joh
August 29 2018
William, you think the photos are photoshopped?
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Jennifer
August 29 2018
KETO works IF you dont cheat!! I lost 40 lbs in 3 mo. That was 8 yrs ago. I did gain it back but THAT'S on me as I allowed it to happen over the last 3 yrs. About to start KETO again. I am older and not sure if my metabolism will work that good again but hopefully by Christmas I will look & feel better. My health is my concern mostly this time as I hit 50 recently 😎 You don't have to eat BAD fats you CAN eat GOOD fats! Avacados, olive oil, almonds, salmon ect.
4
arnold
August 30 2018 1
yeah so i searching for some good keto books to read and came across this blog and was wondering if the books he recommending are good thanks :P

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August 30 2018

yeah so i searching for some good keto books to read and came across this blog and was wondering if the books he recommending are good thanks :P

https://adelsadout.wixsite.com/loseweightketodiet/blog/the_top_5_keto...
here is the link of the blog i was talking about
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Claree McFadden
August 30 2018
Almost my Keto Twin, I'm 48, 5'8 started out at 289 April 23rd 2018 and as of August 23rd 2018, I am 238 lbs. Cant wait to hit 180, this is very motivating!!!

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